About

Provided by LnP Beyond Legal

Our team of legal and technical professionals offers comprehensive services from concept to closure in construction and engineering. With extensive knowledge and experience, we provide expert advice on a wide range of legal issues.


Our skilled lawyers are proficient in FIDIC, NEC, and JBCC contracts, as well as bespoke EPC, EPCM, D&B, DBO, and BOOT contracts and procurement methodologies. We offer a range of services to employers, contractors, and energy, mining, and infrastructure companies, including:


  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Assisting with drafting and negotiating local and international standard-form contracts related to energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. We ensure our clients’ interests are protected throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Dispute Resolution: Resolving disputes related to complex delay and disruption claims through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assisting with compliance issues related to the regulatory framework governing the construction and engineering industry.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks associated with mega projects, including risk assessments and the development of risk management strategies and contract administration.


We were awarded the Winner Award for our role in advising GED Africa on the US$200m Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project from the DRC to Zambia and a Highly Commended Award for Legal Firm of the Year at the 2024 FIDIC Contract User Awards.

Chambers Review

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Construction - South Africa

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

LnP Beyond Legal houses a construction practice with a visible presence in South Africa. The team advises on contractual disputes, including FIDIC and NEC contracts. The lawyers also advise on non-contentious construction mandates. The law firm represents utility entities, energy contractors and mining companies.

Work Highlights

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  • LnP Beyond Legal advised PPC Zimbabwe on a FIDIC contract with Sinoma Overseas Development for a fly ash extraction storage and out-loading system.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nikita Lalla
2
Nikita Lalla
2
Band 2
Nikita Lalla acts for a range of industry stakeholders, including suppliers, developers and financing entities. She is particularly noted for the breadth of her expertise, which covers contract negotiations and contentious issues.

Nikita Lalla has vast experience in the field of construction law and often comes up with novel approaches which assist the client in obtaining a satisfactory result.

She is a hard worker; she adheres to timelines and provides sound legal advice.

Ricardo Pillay
4
Ricardo Pillay
4
Band 4

Ricardo Pillay continues to act on the construction and development of energy projects. He also advises on contract disputes and adjudication proceedings.

Ricardo Pillay is an extremely astute and talented lawyer. He is always on top of the detail, an intelligent thinker and an articulate communicator.

He is an excellent and knowledgeable construction lawyer who listens carefully to his client's concerns and is approachable and responsive at all times.

Ricardo Pillay is highly competent and technically proficient.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South Africa

Construction

Nikita Lalla
2
Nikita Lalla
2
Band 2
Ricardo Pillay
4
Ricardo Pillay
4
Band 4

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Industries

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Energy

Infrastructure

Natural Resources